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IMO’s work to cut GHG emissions from ships
IMO is contributing to the global fight against climate change. In 2023, IMO adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy includes an enhanced common ambition to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping close to 2050.
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2024: 2nd WMO-IMO Symposium on Extreme Maritime Weather, 23-26 September
This second International Symposium will advance the dialogue on extreme maritime weather and determine how the metocean and maritime communities can work together to help minimise the risks of extreme and hazardous weather to ships at sea.
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World Maritime Day: 26 September 2024
"Navigating the future: safety first!" has been the theme selected for IMO's 2024 World Maritime Day.
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Supporting Seafarers: resources and general information
Seafarers are a key part of the shipping industry, and they are at the heart of IMO’s activities. Seafarers and their relatives can find useful information and resources about their work and rights on this page.
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IMO and the oceans
As the United Nations agency responsible for developing and adopting measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships, IMO has an integral role in meeting the targets set out in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
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Marine litter – how IMO is part of the solution
Marine litter presents a huge problem in our oceans. But IMO and others have been taking action, by regulating the discharge of garbage from ships and supporting research work.
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Safe transport of containers
IMO has developed and adopted a number of requirements to ensure the safe carriage of containers and has also developed specific guidance for packing and securing of containers.
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